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Failure to recognize this IOA anomaly preoperatively is critical owing to the risk of vascular injury.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Case Description:<\/jats:title>\n A 47-year-old man presented with acromegaly caused by a somatotroph pituitary neuroendocrine tumor. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a sellar\u2013suprasellar mass, and biochemical testing confirmed excess growth hormone production. After lanreotide-induced tumor shrinkage, surgical treatment was planned. Preoperative MRI, computed tomography angiography, and three-dimensional (3D) fusion imaging demonstrated bilateral IOA and duplication of the left A1 segment. These images enabled a detailed assessment of the tumor, pituitary gland, and vascular anatomy, suggesting that extracapsular resection via eTSS can be safely performed. Intraoperatively, the IOA adhered to the dura as predicted. Total tumor resection was achieved without vascular injury. Postoperative MRI confirmed complete removal, and hormone levels were normalized.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n IOA is an exceptionally rare vascular anomaly, and unrecognized cases may lead to severe intraoperative complications. 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